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title: Blinded by science? Let Fitchburg State open your eyes!
description: Take a look at what Fitchburg State has to offer for undergraduate and graduate science courses this summer!
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## [Blinded by science? Let Fitchburg State open your eyes!](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/summer-science-courses)
Posted by [Kelly Norris](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/author/kelly-norris) on April 1, 2015 at 9:07 AM
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Can you answer "yes" to any of these questions?
- ***Do you have science electives that you need to complete for your undergraduate degree?***
- ***Are you interested in a graduate degree in science education or biology?***
- ***Do you teach science, and you're looking to expand your knowledge?***
If so, take a look at what Fitchburg State has to offer for undergraduate and graduate science courses this summer!
### Undergraduate Courses
- [Anatomy and Physiology I](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38615) and [Anatomy and Physiology II](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38616)
- [Chemistry for the Health Sciences](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38722)
- [Earth, Sea, and Air](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=39091) - *online/hybrid with three face-to-face meetings*
- Topics: Earth System History - *online*
*Earth System History examines the evolution of our planet from the Big Bang to the present. Topics include plate tectonics, evolution of life, the early atmosphere, and long-term climate change. Interpretation of geological records as evidence for change will be discussed.*
- [General Biology I](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38622) and [General Biology II](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38623)
- [General Chemistry I](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38723) and [General Chemistry II](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38724)
- [General Physics I](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=39499) and [General Physics II](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=39500)
- [Flora of New England](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38624)
- Topics: Food Chemistry
*This course applies biological and chemical principles to food systems. The structures of macromolecules, organic and inorganic molecules found in food will be discussed. More specifically, the biochemical properties and reactions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and other ingredients in both fresh and preserved foods will be covered in detail. Also discussed are the effects of food preservatives on food quality including texture, nutrition, and safety.*
- [Nutrition](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38619) - *online*
- [Oceanography](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=39097) - *lecture online, lab on campus*
- [Organic Chemistry I](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38725) and [Organic Chemistry II](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=18&coid=38726)
### Graduate Courses
- Topics: Earth System History - *online
*For description, see above.*
*
- [Summer Field Botany](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=20&coid=40841)
- Topics: Food Chemistry
*For description, see above.*
- [Oceanography](http://catalog.fitchburgstate.edu/preview_course.php?catoid=20&coid=41013) - *online*
- Topics: Super Science for Elementary Teachers
*Teachers of elementary-aged students must use an inquiry-approach to teaching science. This course provides an opportunity to enhance the practitioner's content knowledge in science and help to develop and refine instructional approaches to meet National and Massachusetts Standards for Science and Technology. Content in the areas of Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science and Engineering/Technology will be reviewed. The content will be enhanced by hands-on activity the practitioners can use in elementary classrooms.*
Our summer sessions run May 26 - June 26 and July 6 - August 7. [Registration](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/academic-offices/gce/register-for-classes/) begins on April 6.
**Don't miss out on the class that you're looking for!**
# *[**Register today!**](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/academic-offices/gce/register-for-classes/)*
### Need more information?
Our advisors have a lot of information that's useful for your educational career, including things like letting you know that you can take up to 12 credits of Fitchburg State course work prior to being admitted! If you're interested in one of our graduate programs, and want to make sure you're on track with the requirements for the program, [schedule an appointment with an advisor](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/academic-offices/gce/evening-student-resource-center/make-an-advising-appointment/) or attend our next information session where you can speak with the graduate programs chairs, admissions, registrar and financial aid representatives all in one convenient location.
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